Homemade Fig Jam With Dried Figs

Homemade fig jam with cheese and crackers.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings: people

Calories: 197kcal

Author: Aleka Shunk

Discover the delightful art of crafting homemade dried fig jam with our easy-to-follow recipe. Indulge in the sweet, fruity goodness of this delectable preserve, perfect for spreading on toast or pairing with cheese.

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Equipment

1 saucepan

Ingredients

14 oz dried figs, stems removed, chopped small
2 cups water
1½ cups sugar
2 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Add chopped figs to a medium saucpan with water, lemon juice and sugar.
Bring to a boil then turn the heat to a simmer.
Stir mixture occasionally as it begins to thicken. It should take approximately 30-40 minutes for the figs to soften and break down.
For a super smooth fig jam, use an immersion blender or food processor to puree the figs into a smooth jam. Otherwise your jam will be chunkier.
Store in a sealed container for 3-4 weeks.

Notes

Yield: About 2-3 cups.

The jam will thicken up a lot as it cools. If it's too thick to spread the next day, stir in a tablespoon of water to thin it out.

You can can your fig jam if you want it to last longer.

Need a recipe idea? Make my Fig Jam Goat Cheese Crostini or my Goat Cheese Blackberry Crostini!

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